Field Access Manager (PA and OH)

Takeda • USA - PA - Virtual, PA

1d • $152,000 - $209,000 • Remote

About The Position

At Takeda, the Field Access Manager is part of the Patient Access team and proactively supports patients by enhancing access to therapies across Takeda’s portfolio. The role acts as a trusted partner to healthcare providers and institutions, addressing reimbursement and access barriers through strategic account management and patient-focused support. This is a field-based position covering Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, with up to 60% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of field-based experience in account management, sales, or medical affairs.
• Strong knowledge of the reimbursement landscape and practice management environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute account-based strategies to drive access outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in account management, relationship development, and issue resolution.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and flexibility to meet evolving customer and organizational needs.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of relevant reimbursement experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or rare disease industry.
• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience in healthcare policy, reimbursement, market access, or related fields.
• Familiarity with buy-and-bill and pharmacy models.
• Experience with specialty or high-cost therapies in chronic or acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key resource for patients and providers navigating reimbursement and access challenges, supporting timely access to Takeda therapies.
• Deliver tailored, field-based education on reimbursement processes to provider group practices, hospitals, academic institutions, specialty pharmacies, and other healthcare stakeholders.
• Anticipate and address access challenges to support patient care.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare organizations and identify and resolve reimbursement and access issues to support therapy initiation and continuation.
• Educate and support internal teams so colleagues can address complex reimbursement and access scenarios.
• Stay informed about healthcare policies, reimbursement trends, and regulatory requirements to address marketplace challenges and opportunities proactively.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Up to 120 hours of accrued paid vacation for new hires
• Short-term and/or long-term incentives may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level